Taylor Negron
Actor and playwright, starred in Easy Money
Born
August 1st, 1957
67 years ago
Died
January 10th, 2015
10 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor, playwright, and painter contributed to film and television throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Gained recognition for roles in 'Easy Money', 'Nothing but Trouble', and recurring appearances on 'Seinfeld' as the character Eddie Menuekian. In addition to acting, worked as a playwright, creating various stage productions. Also pursued painting as an artistic avenue, showcasing unique perspectives in visual art. Maintained a presence in the entertainment industry until death in 2015.
Starred in 'Easy Money'
Appeared in 'Seinfeld'
Featured in 'Nothing but Trouble'
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